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YR53 NNV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,725 mi
Last recorded106,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,725 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 106,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,828 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,686 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,496 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,769 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,165 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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YR53 NNV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 NNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR53 NNV registered?

YR53 NNV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is YR53 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 NNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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